The live music options in New Orleans on Thursday, Nov. 14, include a hardcore country singer-songwriter, a veteran Southern rap crew, and a local jazz banjoist.

Jamey Johnson, Civic Theatre, 8 p.m.

Alabama country singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson wrote hits for other artists – including George Strait’s “Give It Away” and Trace Adkins’ “I Got My Game On” -- before scoring one of his own,” In Color,” from his 2008 CD “That Lonesome Song.” He followed that up with the double-CD “The Guitar Song.” He may look like a biker, but he’s also a skilled and sensitive balladeer, as evidenced by “Livin’ for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran,” the 2012 tribute album to one of Nashville’s great sentimental songwriters that Johnson curated. In June, Johnson shared a bill with outlaw country icon Merle Haggard at Champions Square. He returns to town to headline his own show at the Civic Theatre.

Nappy Roots, Howlin’ Wolf, 10 p.m.

The veteran Kentucky hip-hop crew’s catalog boasts five albums – the first, 2002’s “Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz,” went platinum on the strength of the singles “Awnaw,” “Po' Folks” and “Headz Up” – and at least twice as many mixtapes. Nappy Roots’ Rollin Stoned Tour stops at the Howlin’ Wolf, Shay Briggs, Audyo Dope and Tony Wilson are also on the bill.

Don Vappie, Snug Harbor, 8 and 10 p.m.

The versatile Don Vappie is a master of multiple stringed instruments, including the banjo and guitar. He’ll play classic early jazz with his Creole Quartet.

Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand, Buffa’s, 8 p.m.

The pianist and the singer/clarinetist start off their weekly gig at Buffa’s by playing along to a 20 minute Buster Keaton silent film..